The Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with San Diego-based Sempra Energy to work on decarbonization strategies.

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In the MOU, Sempra and NREL agreed to focus on advancing artificial intelligence to scale solutions across the United States. They also plan to integrate low-carbon fuel solutions, including hydrogen, renewable natural gas, carbon capture/sequestration, and fuel cells. They also are exploring 100% renewable energy communities, as well as enhancing electric grids.

The nonbinding, five-year pact has “more strategic intent” than typical partnerships with the federal lab, said NREL’s Doug Arent, director of strategic public/private partnerships.

Sempra’s Southern California Gas Co....